Why Scandinavians Love the outside: The Notion of Friluftsliv By Guss Woltmann
In Scandinavia, character isn’t just a location to go to—it’s a way of life. The Norwegian term friluftsliv (pronounced absolutely free-loofts-liv), which interprets approximately to “open-air life,” captures a deeply rooted cultural philosophy shared across Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It’s about getting outdoors, often in very simple